Nepal, KIIT and Odisha

Outrage in Nepal House over student suicide row at Odisha varsity: ‘Racist, humiliating’
This came even as police arrested five persons -- three senior KIIT staff members and two security guards – for allegedly assaulting the agitating students on Monday.
KIIT row: Odisha government orders probe into death of Nepal girl, six arrested
Odisha government investigates student death at KIIT, prompting protests and closure, with Nepal government threatening action if not resolved.
Nepal lawmakers raise concerns over death of student in KIIT, demand diplomatic efforts for security
Lawmakers in both houses of the federal parliament in Nepal on Tuesday raised concerns over the death of Prakriti Lamsal, a Nepalese student in KIIT, Odisha, demanding diplomatic efforts for proper security.
Odisha gov’t forms fact finding committee on Nepali student’s suicide in KIIT
The Odisha state government announced the formation of a high-level fact-finding committee today, February 18, to look into all aspects of the purported suicide of a Nepali girl student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) campus in Bhubaneshwar.
Nepal girl's death: Odisha govt forms high-level committee to investigate suicide at KIIT
The Odisha government on Tuesday constituted a high-level fact-finding committee consisting of the additional chief secretary of the home department, the principal secretary, the women and child development department,
Nepal girl's death: KIIT Founder briefs Nepal envoy about actions taken by institute
Nepali Ambassador to India, Shankar P Sharma, held a telephonic conversation with Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) founder Achyuta Samanta in light of the death of an engineering student from Nepal on its campus.
Nepalistudent's death in KIIT: Private institute apologises, removes staffers amid tension
The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in the east Indian state of Odisha has suspended three employees, including two hostel staffers, for allegedly misbehaving with Nepali students and evicting them from the campus during the recent protests over the suspected suicide of a Btech student from Nepal.
Nepali student's death at KIIT University sparks protests
The suicide of a Nepalese student at KIIT University in Odisha has caused significant campus unrest and protests.
Nepal student's death case: Male student arrested over 'harassment'
The death of a female Nepal student in her hostel on February 15 has sparked protests, leading to the arrest of a male student over harassment allegations. Nepal sent officials to assist students, while the Indian Embassy ensures their well-being.
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US halts multi-million MCC pact aimed to bolster road, transmission capacity in Nepal
The US has halted the multi-million US Dollar Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) pact aiming to bolster the road and ...
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MCC funds for Nepal suspended
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has notified the Nepal government that payments related to activities funded under ...
KIIT student death: Nepal government may halt NOCs for students to Odisha
The Nepal government is considering halting no objection certificates for students wishing to study in Odisha following the ...
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KIIT case: Students in Nepal take to street demanding justice, pressure government for diplomatic efforts
Student unions from various political parties on Tuesday staged a demonstration in front of the Indian embassy in Kathmandu ...
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KIIT Official Apologizes Amid Rising Tensions Over Nepal Remarks and Student Death
The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) faced backlash after Jayanti Nath's comments about Nepal's GDP went ...
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Nepal to focus on crucial health programmes, seeks donor support
Officials call for a bigger healthcare budget to continue maternal and child health, nutrition, and immunisation next year.
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'More than Nepal's GDP' remark adds fuel to KIIT controversy
Protests erupted, leading to KIIT evicting Nepali students, sparking outrage. Viral videos of officials' remarks fueled ...
Older women in Nepal are learning how to read and write
Sushila Gautam, 77, checks her smartwatch, a gift from her son living in the United States, to see if she should leave for ...
A startup boosting OpenAI's security is creating a new Silicon Valley in Nepal. Call it 'Silicon Peaks.'
At 10:00 p.m. in San Francisco, it's 11:45 the next morning in Kathmandu, Nepal. And for AI security startup, SecurityPal, ...